by admin | Nov 29, 2010 | AA, Addictions, Cravings for a Drink, Medications, Moderation, Recovery, Sobriety, Uncategorized
Given the recent report that alcohol is the most dangerous drug, posted previously, and the reality that there are now more marijuana “wellness” clinics than Starbucks in many areas, should those of us addicted to alcohol start smoking? This summary of...
by admin | Nov 29, 2010 | AA, Health, Moderation, Recovery, Sobriety, Uncategorized
Interesting comparisons of how drinking affects the heart–looking at Irish vs. French men and their drinking patterns. Some that are using the moderation management groups to abstain most of the week and only drink 2-3 days per week have been proud of their...
by admin | Nov 17, 2010 | AA, Addictions, Cravings for a Drink, Journal to Recovery, Moderation, Recovery, Sobriety, Uncategorized
I well remember the pressure of making sure that “Santa” knew what each of my children really wanted most, and cooking all the favorite special holiday dishes that everyone counted on. This, while cleaning, decorating, sending greeting cards. . . To keep...
by admin | Aug 15, 2007 | AA, Cravings for a Drink, Eating for Recovery, Health, Journal to Recovery, Moderation, Nutrition Issues, Recovery, Sobriety, Uncategorized
I felt so bad the other day after drinking instead of eating supper the night before! It was actually scary. While I was berating myself for so obviously causing myself my own misery, I remembered a chapter in nutritionist Frederick Beyerlein’s book, Drink as...
by admin | Jun 27, 2007 | AA, Moderation, Recovery, Sobriety, Uncategorized
In a Newsweek article (5/21/07), The Truths we Want to Deny, clinical professor of psychiatry at NYU Medical Center, Kerry Sulkowicz discusses Bush’s great capacity for denial, for instance, telling his mother “everything would be OK,” when his...
